In 2017, Nebraska community health centers served over 94,000 individuals, nearly 50% of whom were uninsured. Without community health centers, many of these people would have either gone without care or had to turn to hospital Emergency Rooms.

In 2017, Nebraska community health centers served over 94,000 individuals, nearly 50% of whom were uninsured. Without community health centers, many of these people would have either gone without care or had to turn to hospital Emergency Rooms.

The Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) is Nebraska’s nonprofit, Primary Care Association, representing the state’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) also known as community health centers. HCAN is committed to expanding and enhancing access to quality, community-responsive care for Nebraska’s health centers. HCAN leads training and technical assistance for Nebraska’s community health centers while providing advocacy and education for the patients within their communities.

HCAN is a network of non-profit community health centers that offer a diverse set of high-quality health care resources and services to Nebraskans regardless of their ability to pay.